"TPTC Coaching Team"
Matthew Baccarani
Tennis Director
Thorncliffe Park Tennis Club is thrilled to welcome back our Tennis Director and Head Pro, Matt Baccarani. Matt was a Canadian U18 National Champion, a highly ranked NCAA Division 1 player and has an extremely diverse coaching background. After graduating from Ball State University, Matt coached Sharon Fichman on the professional circuit for 3 years. He was the traveling coach for Genie Bouchard when she won her first ever pro event and the first of two Junior Wimbledon Doubles Titles. In the past 9 years, Matt also coached at York Racquets and Moore Park Tennis Club where he has worked with players of all ages and levels. As a player, Matt achieved ATP rankings in both singles and doubles while still in high school. He was ranked as high as #4 and #61 in NCAAs doubles and singles, respectively and held the #1 OTA ranking for Men’s Open singles and doubles at the same time. Matt is extremely excited to be back for another Summer at TPTC and cannot wait for the season to start. He can be reached at tptcpro@gmail.com
Peter Marrack
Head Tennis Professional
TPTC is pleased to welcome back Peter Marrack to the position of Head Tennis Professional.
Peter joined the club as a Senior Tennis Professional over 5 years ago and was integral in helping our Tennis Director Matt grow our Adult Programs. He has over 10 years of coaching experience. He was previously a Tennis Pro at the prestigious York Racquets Club, as well as the Senior Pro at Rosedale and Moore Park Tennis Club in Toronto. He is Tennis Canada certified.
As a player, Peter reached a career high ranking #207 ITF juniors. He played for University of Wisconsin Badgers. He joined the coaching staff in Madinat jumeirah in Dubai after completing University .He is also an accomplished visual artist who has shown his work at the Only One Gallery in Parkdale.
Please feel free to email him at petertennistoronto@gmail.com for group and private lessons, all levels welcome.
For more information on adult programs and private tennis lessons, please reach out to him at --- petertennistoronto@gmail.com
Josh Cadiz-Ramcharitar
Tennis Professional
Pouya Farokhseyari
Tennis Professional
Hi there! I'm a Tennis Canada Club Pro 1 certified coach with a passion for tennis. With over 14 years of playing experience under my belt, I've developed a deep understanding of the game from both a player's and coach's perspective.
For the past two seasons, I've had the privilege of coaching at top-notch facilities like Toronto Tennis City and here at Thorncliffe Park Tennis Club. Alongside my coaching role, I'm also a certified fitness instructor, allowing me to integrate strength, conditioning, and injury prevention techniques seamlessly into my coaching sessions.
My goal is simple: to help players of all levels reach their full potential on the court while fostering a love for the game that lasts a lifetime. Whether you're just starting out or aiming for competitive success, let's work together to take your tennis game to the next level!
Asher Kandathil
Tennis Professional
Asher has lived, trained, and competed around the world at junior and senior levels. As a junior he played in and won Provincial and National tournaments in Canada, India, and Spain, where he held Top 50, Top 10, and Top 100 rankings respectively. He played in the Orange Bowl in Florida and the Asia Cup in India.
Early success gave Asher the opportunity to live in tennis obsessed Spain for 4 years training under Andy Murray's former coach, Pato Alvarez at world
renowned Sanchez Casal Academy in Barcelona. During this time, he played in ITF tournaments and an ATP Challenger tournament.
Asher's competitive career was, unfortunately, cut short by injury sustained in the final of the Spanish Nationals, but his passion for tennis was unquenched and he felt the undeniable pull to become a coaching professional.
Asher set out to get relevant education and graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Sports Performance in the Spring of 2023 from Hartpury University in Gloucester, England. He is also certified as a TPA Club Pro 1. Asher has worked as the Head Pro at Carleton University, coached the Capital Kids program at
its various club venues around Ottawa, and at the Rideau Sports Centre, General Burns Tennis Club, Lac Sainte Marie Club in Quebec.
He is motivated and inspired by tennis players looking to up their game no matter what their age or level. Asher loves being around people, playing cricket and sharing his love of music, hiking, and travelling. Asher is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish.
Asher is very much looking forward to coaching at Thorncliffe Park TC in 2024. He is excited to get started and meet new people who share his love of the game. Asher is available and keen to teach private, semi-private and group lessons during the days, evenings, and weekends as they are able to fit in around club programming.
Please contact him at asher.thorncliffeclub@gmail.com
Ibarra Guevarra
Tennis Professional
Ibarra is a tennis fanatic who enjoys competitive and friendly tennis tournaments.
He loves teaching beginners and intermediate players.
A certified tennis instructor with Tennis Canada, he uses fun games and drills to help players of different ages and levels to stay active and to give them a strong foundation for the game of tennis.
Ibarra is a TPA certified Instructor. Please contact him at ibar824@yahoo.com for private tennis lessons.